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Man in critical condition following Co. Waterford assault

October 20, 2025 by

A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault in Co. Waterford.The in... … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition following Co. Waterford assault

Irish language advocate Linda Ervine receives honorary doctorate from Open University

October 20, 2025 by

IRISH language activist Linda Ervine has been honoured by the Open University (OU) this week.The... … [Read more...] about Irish language advocate Linda Ervine receives honorary doctorate from Open University

MP raises campaign to recognise stillborn babies buried in unmarked graves in parliament

October 20, 2025 by

A CAMPAIGN to have thousands of stillborn babies who were buried in unmarked graves recognised ha... … [Read more...] about MP raises campaign to recognise stillborn babies buried in unmarked graves in parliament

Tributes paid following death of Tipperary senior football manager Philly Ryan

October 20, 2025 by

TRIBUTES have been paid to Philly Ryan following the death of the Tipperary senior football manag... … [Read more...] about Tributes paid following death of Tipperary senior football manager Philly Ryan

Woman in her 70s dies following Co. Limerick collision

October 20, 2025 by

A WOMAN in her 70s has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Limerick.The i... … [Read more...] about Woman in her 70s dies following Co. Limerick collision

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October 9, 1834

Ireland’s first public railroad, the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, was opened on this day in 1834. After founding and laying the first tracks in 1831, a short delay occurred in the building due to opposition from some landowners, the laying of tracks over an embankment, and the creation of the Booterstown Marsh. The first train departed on October 9, consisting of eight cars pulled by the “Hibernia.” The railway line was eventually expanded.

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